The IRS shut down its Direct File tax filing system, leaving taxpayers with one less option to file their returns for free.

The agency still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free ...

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Direct File, the IRS’ free electronic tax filing system, is here to stay and will be available to more taxpayers next year, the government said on Thursday. All 50 states and Washington D.C. are ...

The IRS Direct File program is no longer available. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Economic Security Project) We knew that it was coming, but now we know for sure: Direct File, the free ...

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...